Ephesians 5:19 net — speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,

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"speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,"

— Ephesians 5:19, NET Bible

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Ephesians 5 — Context

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taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

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For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

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And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

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speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,

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always giving thanks to God the Father for each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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and submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

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Exhortations to Households Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord,

Ephesians 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:19 say?
Ephesians 5:19 in the NET Bible reads: “speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,”
Where is Ephesians 5:19 in the Bible?
Ephesians 5:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 19.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 5:19.
What translation should I read Ephesians 5:19 in?
Ephesians 5:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 5:19?
Ephesians 5:19 reads (NET): “speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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